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The Volkswagen ID.3's minimal battery degradation after 107,000 miles, combined with the inherent mechanical simplicity and reduced maintenance of EVs, strongly suggests that electric cars are likely to last longer than gasoline vehicles.

General Motors' reported decision to halt electric motor production and invest heavily in V8 gasoline engines is a strategic pivot that could boost short-term profits from trucks and SUVs but risks hindering its long-term competitive position.

A Cybertruck owner says that while he was on vacation, he left his truck plugged into the charger for two weeks during a heatwave. When he returned, he found his truck completely unresponsive, and he couldn’t even open the door.

A Hyundai Sonata owner's engine failed, and she has had her car at the Hyundai dealer for seven months, still waiting for it to be fixed. The failed engine is supposed to be covered under an engine recall, but the owner says the dealer is stalling. 

A Tesla Model Y owner says he’s in a dilemma trying to choose which vehicle to upgrade to—a Cybertruck or a Tesla Model X. However, despite their similar price tags, fellow Tesla fans unanimously crown the Cybertruck as the better vehicle.

A Robotaxi user reports that the Tesla safety supervisor sitting in the passenger seat intervened just in time to prevent the Robotaxi from driving onto a train track as a train was passing. However, the passenger still grades the drive an ‘A’.

A Subaru Outback owner can't believe it when she comes out from shopping in New York City. Two cars have her sandwiched between them with just inches on either side. But this driver does the impossible and escapes the tightest parking spot ever.

A Cybertruck owner lists all the features he lost when his truck’s screen froze while he was driving. He explains that he couldn’t see the speedometer or the blinkers, and strangely enough, the music kept playing, but he couldn’t adjust the volume.

Tesla has started surveying long-term Cybertruck owners to gather feedback about their ownership experiences. Tesla is reaching out to these owners on the one-year anniversary of their delivery date.

A Tesla Model Y owner says he’s traveling and has left his vehicle parked at the airport. Now, the Model Y’s battery is about to die, and he’s offering Cybertruck owners $50/hr if they are willing to drive to the long-term parking to charge his Model Y.

A Cybertruck owner reports taking his truck to an Amish farm to buy raw milk and says the farmers were amazed by the all-electric truck. He mentions that the farmers were especially surprised that the Cybertruck had no engine.

A Cybertruck owner reports that while she was cleaning her truck’s windshield, the glass suddenly shattered. She explains that she was wiping the windshield from inside the cabin at the time of the damage.

Volkswagen's transformation of the ID. Buzz into an autonomous taxi spearheads a shift away from personal car ownership, driven by lower costs and accelerating the trend of younger generations forgoing driver's licenses in favor of on-demand mobility.

Polestar's impressive 76% sales growth stems from a unique strategy that combines minimalist design, aggressive sustainability, and the industrial backing of its parent companies, Volvo and Geely, proving its digital-first model can succeed.

In a strategic pivot to redefine its brand for a new generation, Jaguar Land Rover is embedding circular economy principles into its EV strategy to drastically cut waste, aiming to shed its "affordable luxury" past and set a new sustainability benchmark.

A Cybertruck owner says he contacted Tesla about a minor issue with his wireless phone charger; however, the EV maker ended up replacing his high-voltage battery pack, explaining that his current pack was needed for an engineering research project.

A Ford dealer owner says that the Ford F-150's auto-stop-start technology is damaging your engine. He explains what is going on and then proceeds to show F-150 pickup owners how to turn off the annoying system. Does it annoy you? Here's how to disable it.

The first mid-engine Audi in its base variant is an often-overlooked mid-engine sports car. Here's why you might want to consider one.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that the stainless steel panels over his doors are flexing back and forth quickly, resulting in a wobble and vibration. Several other Cybertruck owners report similar issues.

A Cybertruck owner from San Diego shares his belief that a police officer is targeting him because he drives a Cybertruck. He says the officer issued him two tickets in one week and once abandoned a pursuit to focus on him.

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer says his order was a nightmare. Tesla staff lied about transferring fees, charged him double, and, despite a substantial down payment, the loan process stalled, among other issues. He's canceling his order and demanding a refund.

Beth traded her old Honda for a Toyota 4Runner, a "smartphone on wheels," that’s tracking and selling her data. She turned off initial settings but then discovered it was still stealing more. Horrified, she opted out of all data collection and sharing.

A Cybertruck owner says the person who vandalized his truck has been caught. However, instead of celebrating, the owner is conflicted about pressing charges because the suspect has a promising career, and this could ruin their life.

One owner may have found a cheap solution to the road noise issue that plagues some new Toyota trucks and SUVs, but not everyone is onboard with this easy "fix”.

A Tesla Robotaxi trying to maneuver out of a tight parking lot has crashed straight into a parked Toyota Camry. This marks the first Robtaxi crash, and a Tesla employee had to get in the driver’s seat and drive the ‘Robotaxi’ following the accident.

A Cybertruck fan says he really wants to buy the all-electric truck, but is worried about the Arizona heat. Fellow Cybertruck owners suggest installing aftermarket door handles to avoid grabbing the hot stainless steel when opening the doors.

First, imagine seeing a pink Cybertruck. Then, you discover it’s an undercover cop car. Now you’re in disbelief because you can’t fathom a cop driving it. It’s great for undercover, because who would ever suspect this 'cute' cruiser is on official duty?

A father-in-law's gift may turn into a nightmare as the Japanese sedan had manifested symptoms of a common issue that could end up costing as much as the car.

The electric transformation is no longer on the horizon; it's pulling up to the curb.

The future of the automobile is electric, but the present is looking decidedly hybrid.